On The Ground
- Assets
- $49.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Traverse City, MI
- Founding
- 11/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 06-1794589
Organization Overview
On The Ground, operating under the name Chiapas Water Project, is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chiapas Water Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chiapas Water Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Chiapas Water Project generated $118.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $81.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2021, ON THE GROUND CONTINUED TO INSTITUTE THE UN-APPROVED GENDER ACTION LEARNING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED IN THE SOUTH KIVU REGION OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. CONGOLESE HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAMS EDUCATED MEN AND WOMEN IN GENDER EQUITY PRINCIPLES AND HELPED THEM ENROLL IN CREDIT AND SAVINGS GROUPS. ALSO, WE PARTICIPATED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONGOLESE COFFEE CUPPING COMPETITION, SAVUER DE KIVU, WHICH INCREASED GLOBAL COFFEE INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION IN THE CONGOLESE COFFEE SECTOR AND RESULTED IN INCREASED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE REGION. MANY COFFEE PRODUCING GROUPS WERE REPRESENTED, EACH OF WHICH HAS HUNDREDS OF CONTRIBUTING FARMERS. COFFEES ROASTER AND BUYERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ATTENDED TO ESTABLISH COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONGOLESE GROWERS AND COOPERATIVES. ALSO IS THE SOUTH KIVU REGION, OTG ASSISTED IN A PROGRAM THAT IDENTIFIED VICTIMS OF UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE AND HELPED TO OUTFIT THEM WITH PROSTHETIC LIMBS. IN CHIAPAS, MEXICO, OTG CONTINUED THE AGRONOMY TRAINING PROJECT IN WHICH AGRONOMISTS TRAIN COFFEE GROWERS IN DISEASE MITIGATION AND OTHER TECHNIQUES TO INCREASE THE VIABILITY AND QUALITY OF THEIR CROP. OTG HOSTED ANOTHER DELEGATION TO TOUR CHIAPAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Earley Director | 0 | $0 | |
Matthew Desmond Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Chris Treter Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
Timothy Young Director | 0 | $0 | |
Tj Semachin President | 0 | $0 | |
Dan Bailey Director | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,938 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $118,938 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $650 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $80,849 |
| Total expenses | $81,499 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $47,825 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $49,868 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $49,868 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that On The Ground has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Columbiana County Agricultural Society Lisbon, OH | $2,776,496 | $1,730,372 |
The Hoosier Environmental Council Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,430,196 | $1,396,458 |
Kendall Foundation Inc Ashtabula, OH | $66,558 | $578,805 |
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Inc Poynette, WI | $1,241,753 | $273,004 |
Summit Metro Parks Foundation Akron, OH | $1,494,776 | $1,247,131 |
Mondovi Conservation Club Inc Mondovi, WI | $332,214 | $206,054 |
Turtle Lake Wildlife Foundation Troy, MI | $848,281 | $171,098 |
Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund Of Bay County Michigan Bay City, MI | $662,959 | $151,332 |
Friends Of Stark Parks Canton, OH | $419,520 | $176,676 |
Kentucky Land Title Association Inc Columbus, OH | $36,382 | $0 |
On The Ground Traverse City, MI | $49,868 | $0 |
Mead Wildlife Area Tr Wisconsin Rapids, WI | $1,274,156 | $308,800 |